AEG BHSL18, Original Instructions Manual

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ASSEMBlY

 WARNING

Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled or if any 

parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of a product that 

is not properly and completely assembled or with damaged or 

missing parts could result in serious personal injury.

 WARNING

Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories or 

attachments not recommended for use with this product. Any 

such  alteration  or  modification  is  misuse  and  could  result  in  a 

hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

opERAtIoN

 WARNING

Do not direct the light beam at persons or animals and do not 

stare into the light beam yourself (not even from a distance). 

Staring into the light beam may result in serious injury or vision 

loss.

 WARNING

Do not allow familiarity with products to make you careless. 

Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to 

inflict serious injury.

 WARNING

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended 

by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or 

accessories not recommended can result in serious personal 

injury.

Operate in a well ventilated area. Do not block vents. Keep them 

clear to allow proper ventilation.

ApplICAtIoNS

You may use this product for the purpose listed below:

■

To illuminate distant objects and areas requiring additional light

INStAllING BElt hooK

See Figure 1.

■

Align belt hook with right or left side screw hole.

■

Install screw to secure belt hook in place.

INStAllING/REMoVING BAttERY pACK

See Figure 2.

■

Align the raised rib on the battery pack with the groove inside 

the spot light. Then slide the battery pack into the spot light.

■

Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap 

into place and that battery pack is secured in the product before 

beginning operation.

■

Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.

NotE: 

This product is designed to be powered by either a 18 

Volt battery pack or 12 Volt power source as described in this 

manual.

If the light flashes during operation, try recharging and reinstalling 

the battery pack.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator’s manuals for 

your battery pack and charger.

 WARNING

Battery products are always in operating condition. Therefore, 

remove the battery pack when the  product is not in use or when 

carrying at your side.

12 Volt ADAptoR

See Figures 3 and 4.

The light may be connected to a 12 Volt power source, such as 

a cigarette lighter receptacle or automotive power port. Refer to 

vehicle owner’s manual for location of cigarette lighter receptacle 

or power port.

■

Insert the barrel plug into the port on the base of the spot light.

■

Secure the cord in the cord retainer.

■

Route the cord to the 12 Volt power source.

■

Hold the 12 Volt adaptor firmly and place connector into a 

cigarette lighter receptacle or power port to energize light.

If  the  12  V  adapter  does  not  fit  firmly  into  the  cigarette  lighter 

receptacle or power port, the receptacle may not be suitable for use 

with the light. A poor connection at the base of the 12 V adapter 

could lead to electrical problems in the vehicle outside of the 

protections offered by the vehicle or light’s fuse.

NotE:

 Powering the unit using a vehicle’s 12 V receptacle when 

the engine is not running will drain the vehicle’s battery.

tURNING thE Spot lIGht oN AND oFF

See Figure 5.

Squeeze and release the switch trigger to turn the spot light on and 

off.

NotE: 

It is not necessary to hold the switch trigger to operate the 

spot light.

oVER tEMpERAtURE pRotECtIoN

If overheating occurs, the light will attempt to cool itself by dimming.

If dimming does not cool the light sufficiently, it will shut off. As soon 

as the unit reaches normal operating temperature,  it can be turned 

on again. If it shuts off, allow approximately 10 minutes of cool-

down time before attempting to resume operation.

ADJUStING thE BRIGhtNESS

See Figure 6.

The brightness knob, located on the back of the spot light, controls 

the intensity of the LED. To increase brightness, turn the knob to the 

right. To decrease brightness, turn the knob to the left.

ADJUStABlE hEAD

See Figure 7.

 CAUtIoN

Do  not  place  hands  or  fingers  between  adjustable  head  and 

handle when positioning spot light to avoid pinching your fingers 

or hands.